Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Company:
Appalachian State University
Job Location:
Category:
Admissions and Enrollment
Type:
Full-Time
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank: No
Provide Rank: N/A
Position Number: 063001
Department: Admissions - 240300
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
The Senior Associate Director of Admissions is a twelve-month exempt (EHRA) position that leads the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of all first-year student recruitment operations for the Office of Admissions. The Senior Associate Director of Admissions works under the general direction of the Senior Director of Admissions and is responsible for the creation, design, and implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for the recruitment of new first-year students.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Manages and oversees all recruiting operations of the Office of Admissions by:
* Leading, monitoring and coordinating all activities of the Recruitment unit.
* Developing and monitoring comprehensive territory management plan.
* Designing and implementing data analysis strategy to track recruitment activities and establish predictive models.
* Establishing relationships with high school and community college counselors to promote the institution.
* Ensuring that the Office of Admissions provides for each visiting prospective student a high quality, positive and energetic campus visitation experience that is tailored to each student's needs and gives them the kind of experience that encourages their application for admission and ultimate decision to enroll at the Appalachian State University.
* Acting as liaison and point of contact and coordinating, as necessary, with colleges, departments, and Distance Education Office and Centers for all undergraduate recruiting activities and operations.
* Representing the Office of Admissions to prospective students, their parents, and alumni while promoting higher education and the recruitment of quality students to the university.
* Overseeing and leading recruitment communications and marketing planning, to include developing and editing all required printed recruitment materials and documents, in conjunction with the Senior Director, Director of EM Communication and University Communications and Marketing staff.
* Communicating effectively with various university constituencies.
Assist and lead enrollment management initiatives in the Office of Admissions by:
* Assisting and leading efforts of the Office of Admissions with key campus offices (specifically Registrar, Office of Transfer Admissions and Engagement, Orientation, Student Development, Housing, and other key campus partners) to facilitate a seamless suite of services and emphases as students move through the recruitment cycle from the point of application to the point of commitment to the university and enrollment.
* Working with Director of EM, CRM and Director of EM Communication to ensure that key recruiting campaigns within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system are properly developed and implemented.
* Working cooperatively and leading the coordination effort with the colleges and academic departments to promote and implement strategic university enrollment management goals.
* Assisting the Senior Director with creation, coordination and synchronization, and evaluation of a strategic recruiting plan to recruit a diverse, high-ability student population.
* Provide supervision and leadership to the Office of Admissions staff:
* Planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of all recruiters, visitation coordinator, and student employees, ensuring that quality work is accomplished within budget.
* Interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising a superior campus visitation program executed by highly professional campus visitation staff.
Promoting staff development and training by:
* Providing leadership and setting a high standard of professionalism for the Office of Admissions by providing high-quality customer service not only to students and the general public but also to divisional and university staff.
* Assisting the Senior Director in maintaining a positive, efficient, and productive work environment in the Office of Admissions.
* Serving as a key member of the office leadership team.
* Working with the Senior Director to ensure professional development of staff.
* Working to promote good relationships with the University, with all University partners, and University constituents.
* Acting on behalf of the Senior Director in her/his absence.
Type of Position: Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty: Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type: 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (occasional weekend and evening hours)
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Number of Months Per Year: 12
Mandatory Staff: No
Suggested Salary Range: $60,000-$72,000
Physical Demands of Position
Ability to lift and move boxes of travel materials (up to 40 pounds), extensive travel during fall and spring travel seasons, and ability to be stationary for long periods of time at college fairs.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Posting Date: 09/19/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
10/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
Shakinah Simeona-Lee
Search Chair Email
simeonalees@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
Clery Act
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at issso@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/42296
Posting Number
201501272P
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank: No
Provide Rank: N/A
Position Number: 063001
Department: Admissions - 240300
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree with a major in college student personnel, public administration, general business or related field.
- At least three years of experience in student admissions, student recruitment or related area in a post-secondary institution, including two years in a leadership capacity supervising professional staff.Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.
- 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in program development.
- Good knowledge of techniques and procedures used in program development (e.g. planning, coordinating, administrating, record-keeping).
- Demonstrated experience and ability to supervise others in program initiation, administration, evaluation, and leadership.
Valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
- CRM Experience
The Senior Associate Director of Admissions is a twelve-month exempt (EHRA) position that leads the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of all first-year student recruitment operations for the Office of Admissions. The Senior Associate Director of Admissions works under the general direction of the Senior Director of Admissions and is responsible for the creation, design, and implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for the recruitment of new first-year students.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Manages and oversees all recruiting operations of the Office of Admissions by:
* Leading, monitoring and coordinating all activities of the Recruitment unit.
* Developing and monitoring comprehensive territory management plan.
* Designing and implementing data analysis strategy to track recruitment activities and establish predictive models.
* Establishing relationships with high school and community college counselors to promote the institution.
* Ensuring that the Office of Admissions provides for each visiting prospective student a high quality, positive and energetic campus visitation experience that is tailored to each student's needs and gives them the kind of experience that encourages their application for admission and ultimate decision to enroll at the Appalachian State University.
* Acting as liaison and point of contact and coordinating, as necessary, with colleges, departments, and Distance Education Office and Centers for all undergraduate recruiting activities and operations.
* Representing the Office of Admissions to prospective students, their parents, and alumni while promoting higher education and the recruitment of quality students to the university.
* Overseeing and leading recruitment communications and marketing planning, to include developing and editing all required printed recruitment materials and documents, in conjunction with the Senior Director, Director of EM Communication and University Communications and Marketing staff.
* Communicating effectively with various university constituencies.
Assist and lead enrollment management initiatives in the Office of Admissions by:
* Assisting and leading efforts of the Office of Admissions with key campus offices (specifically Registrar, Office of Transfer Admissions and Engagement, Orientation, Student Development, Housing, and other key campus partners) to facilitate a seamless suite of services and emphases as students move through the recruitment cycle from the point of application to the point of commitment to the university and enrollment.
* Working with Director of EM, CRM and Director of EM Communication to ensure that key recruiting campaigns within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system are properly developed and implemented.
* Working cooperatively and leading the coordination effort with the colleges and academic departments to promote and implement strategic university enrollment management goals.
* Assisting the Senior Director with creation, coordination and synchronization, and evaluation of a strategic recruiting plan to recruit a diverse, high-ability student population.
* Provide supervision and leadership to the Office of Admissions staff:
* Planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of all recruiters, visitation coordinator, and student employees, ensuring that quality work is accomplished within budget.
* Interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising a superior campus visitation program executed by highly professional campus visitation staff.
Promoting staff development and training by:
* Providing leadership and setting a high standard of professionalism for the Office of Admissions by providing high-quality customer service not only to students and the general public but also to divisional and university staff.
* Assisting the Senior Director in maintaining a positive, efficient, and productive work environment in the Office of Admissions.
* Serving as a key member of the office leadership team.
* Working with the Senior Director to ensure professional development of staff.
* Working to promote good relationships with the University, with all University partners, and University constituents.
* Acting on behalf of the Senior Director in her/his absence.
Type of Position: Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty: Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type: 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (occasional weekend and evening hours)
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Number of Months Per Year: 12
Mandatory Staff: No
Suggested Salary Range: $60,000-$72,000
Physical Demands of Position
Ability to lift and move boxes of travel materials (up to 40 pounds), extensive travel during fall and spring travel seasons, and ability to be stationary for long periods of time at college fairs.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Posting Date: 09/19/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
10/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Attach a list of at least 3 (three) references with contact information.
Shakinah Simeona-Lee
Search Chair Email
simeonalees@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
Clery Act
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at issso@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/42296
Posting Number
201501272P
